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Production Associate

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
Romeoville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

If you're looking for life/work balance?
If you like working in a safe, fun environment?
If you want to work somewhere with opportunities for career growth?
If you're looking for great leaders that care about your development and happiness on the job?
If you're looking to be part of a wonderful team.... Then this is the role for you!

 

 Ask about our new Employee Referral Program for more details on how to earn $250 or more per referral.  We are looking for more amazing talent to grow our teams, just like you!

Starting pay is $16/hr!

Schedule is 4 days/week, 10 hour shifts, with 3 days off each week!

Earn an additional $1300 per year for good attendance!

 

The Production Associate is responsible for the efficient production of textile baling and computer production, as well as processing other Secondary Markets materials. This position meets customer needs, while assuring a safe work environment.

If you like working in a safe, fun environment with great leaders that care about your development and happiness on the job, then this is the role for you!

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:


Responsible for the efficient production of textile baling and computer production, as well as processing other Secondary Markets materials.   Meet customer needs and achieve established quality control standards.  Keep equipment in good working order while assuring a safe work environment.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

 

1. Maintain organization of assigned area contributing to an efficient workflow.  Maintain organization and supply of operating materials.

2. Follow defined processes for protection and usage of high value company assets including but not limited to transportation fleet, forklifts, balers and other equipment.

3. Maintain inventory control processes (First In First Out).

4. Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements in material flow and job tasks and maintenance of equipment used (forklifts, balers, etc.) to management.

5. Communicate supply needs to management.


6. Ensure product preparation meets customer standards.


7. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.


8. Meet assigned productivity goals by utilizing best practices.


9. Complete logs and reports as directed.


10. Operate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment.


11. Maintain accurate production records.


12. Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS:


1. Work varied schedule and flexible hours.


2. Forklift usage up to 30% of the day.  Forklift certification?


3. Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.


4. Experience baling preferred, but not required.


CORE COMPETENCIES:


1. Maintain safety and quality guidelines.


2. Follow established security procedures.


3. Prioritize multiple work assignments and competing priorities.


4. Communicate to customers, donors, employees and visitors in a professional and pleasant manner.


5. Consistently provide the highest levels of customer service by meeting Retail standards/expectations and Goodwill's Values.


6. Maintain confidentiality of business results.


7. Basic reading, writing and math skills.

 


PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:


1. Able to stand or be stationary for eight or more hours.

2. Able to lift 75 pounds and push and/or pull cages weighing 600 pounds.

3. Good hand/eye coordination.  Small finger dexterity for some functions. 

4. Able to grasp material for baling on a continuous basis.

5. Able to observe and remove materials to meet production and quality standards.

6. Able to hearing and respond to warning signals and/or alarms.

7. Able to work in an environment that includes varying temperatures, dust, handling of unwashed clothing and loud noise.

When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.

Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.

In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

Salary : $1,300

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